R+E - Reddie Oneshots

G o o d n i g h t

Richie's POV

It's been a long time since Eddie and I were in college that, coincidentally, we're roommates.

We started dating a little later, Eddie declared himself to me and I kind of liked him.

But today he was different, quiet, didn't go to almost every class.

It was night now, so the halls were a little bit empty.

I entered the room and saw him sitting, staring into nothingness, but it was like he was watching TV.

"Eds, the TV's working..." I said, closing the door.

The television in our room looked like it had a life of its own, it would turn it off and on when it wanted. Eddie stayed for a few weeks saying it was the spirit of the clown. But now, fortunately, it was working well.

"Huh? What?..." He mumbled, it seems he was sleeping.

I giggled, got closer to him, and kissed his cheek. "Nothing."

"So... How is the most handsome boy of the world today." I asked, sitting next to him and resting my head on his shoulder.

"I don't know... Was this a question for yourself?"

"You're such a jokester, Eds." I said, stroking his hair. "But the question is really for you..." I said. "Handsome boy."

He smiled, but then it immediately faded, and he said "I'm tired."

"Aw... Sorry for interrupting your rest then..."

"It's fine. And I'm sorry for missing the classes, I'm feeling a terrible headache."

"No need to be sorry, darling. I know you're not feeling well, and makes me sad seeing you like this." I said, kissing his forehead.

I got up and turned on the TV, when I returned to him I could see that he wasn't that happy.

I got closer to him and held his hand.

"Honey, is everything okay? You've been very quiet lately.

"I told you... I'm just... Tired." He said, Laying on my lap.

"Are you sure?"

"Yes. That's why I needed a break."

"Okay then. But remember, if you're sad about something or you want to talk, just tell me."

He turned to me and smiled "I'll always tell, Rich." He said.

~Time Skip~

The movie we were watching had ended, well... At least I was. Eddie slept in the middle of the movie, I didn't want to disturb him by waking him up.

I grabbed him, laid him on the bed, and kissed his cheek.

"Goodnight honey, I'll be right back."

He mumbled something I couldn't understand and slept.

I went to the kitchen, I drank some water and then I went back to bed.

~Time skip~

Suddenly, I heard some sobbings and coughing, I opened my eyes and saw Eddie, crying and shaking.

"Oh my God..."

I got up and held him.

"Hey... Is everything okay?"

"It attacked me, Richie... I-I couldn't move, I tried... It was scary, I tried to move but I couldn't, i-it was like something was holding me."

"What attacked you?! The clown?!"

"N-no, it was worst, it said some words... I... I can't sleep." He said, crying and squeezing me.

"Shh... Don't worry, I'll be with you."

"You don't need to do this... You have class tomorrow."

"... so that's why you're tired? Nightmares?"

He just nodded and wiped the tears from his face.

"Aw..." I said, kissing his cheek. "Why did not you wake me up, my love?"

"I'm sorry, I didn't want to wake you up."

"Don't be sorry... Do you want some water?"

"I do not know if it will help ..."

"It will calm you down..."

I went to the kitchen, got some water and went back to Eddie.

"Thank you."

"Feeling better now?"

He nodded and laid down.

I lay on his side cuddling him.

"Do you think I have a problem?"

"Of course not, honey... It was just a nightmare."

"If you need anything, wake me up."

"I won't... Thank you, Rich..."

"No need to thank you, it is my duty to protect you."

He turned to me and kissed me.

"You don't know how much I love you, Toz."

"Yeah, I don't. But be damn sure I love you more."

"You fool." He said, giggling. "See ya tomorrow, sweetheart."

"Goodnight, honey..." I said.